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Dr. Duane Grummons, DDS, MSD

Orthodontic Asymmetry – Straight Outcomes

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Let’s recognize the essentials from the front and apply modernized preeminent BioProgressive treatments. Dental-facial asymmetries and functional deviations are treated with differential orthodontics and facial orthopedic modification, or surgical management later. Patients want to be treated by a well informed clinician. Stunning smiles have proportionality, harmony, symmetry, and broadness consistent with the individual’s facial form, […]

Space-gaining Possibilities

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Space-gaining Possibilities  Transverse uprighting/expansion                       2         4 Molar derotation/distalization-upper                2         5 Molar uprighting, mostly lower                           0         4 Reproximation (slenderizing)             […]

France Lecture on Orthodontic and Restorative Triumphs

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FRANCE 2010 descpt copy “Orthodontic and Restorative Triumphs” Clinical doctors like to learn from colleague treatment approaches and cases. This vigorous lecture will feature orthodontic, 3D cone beam mastery, restorative magic, and TMD co-management strategies with treatment particulars. The clinician must distinguish and apply clinical good sense with exquisite differential therapies, while side-stepping nonsense and […]

Orthodontic Practice Development Ideas that Sizzle

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Sizzle_10_Q_OrthoTown 4 lines This lecture will provide specifics for your orthodontic practice to succeed during these challenging economic times. G’s management pearls and inspiring message sizzles with substance, key changes and innovative strategies for a thriving practice. When we unwrap the finished smile after our treatment, the smile should be sensational with the patient enthused […]

Spatial analysis of condyle position according to sagittal skeletal relationship, assessed by cone beam computed tomography

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TMJ Howard Spatial_analysis_of_condyle_position Background: The study aims to compare the condylar position in patients with different anteroposterior sagittal skeletal relationships through a cone beam computed generated tomography (CBCT) imaging generated space analysis. Methods: This was a retrospective study of clinically justified, previously taken CBCT images of 45 subjects. Based on a proper sample calculation, three […]

Quad Helix Innovations: POCKET ACES

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Quad Helix RMO article 2012 copy 3 The Quad-Helix appliance is superior to a removable expansion plate in expansion amount, stability, rate and extent of movements with less treatment time. The Quad-Helix appliance proves effective for increasing widths of intermolar, intercanine, and dentoalveolar regions and for molar derotation. Maxillary arch reshaping is superbly accomplished by […]

Innovations for CBCT with 3-D diagnosis

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3-D imaging provides exceptional information about the craniofacial structures we treat. CBCT in orthodontics equips clinicians regarding problems with erupting teeth, facial asymmetry, craniofacial anomalies, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, TADs and root resorption. All scans were taken using an iCat Platinum 17-19, model 1-10-1-0, www.imagingsciences.com. Renderings were done using Anatomage Invivo 5 and Dolphin 3D […]

Spokane Orthodontist Before and After Results by Dr Duane Grummons

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Grummons Orthodontics in Spokane WA highlights before and after treatment results for multiple types of treatment options including Invisalign, non-extraction approach, early orthodontic treatment without headgear, and jaw discrepancies. Contact our office to schedule a complimentary exam. Find out how we can help you create the stunning smile you deserve.

Take a virtual tour of Grummons Orthodontics!

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Welcome to our office! Take a virtual tour of Grummons Orthodontics. Located at 9425 N. Nevada, Spokane, WA. We are thrilled to welcome you to Grummons Orthodontics! Orthodontic treatment enhances a lifetime of improved oral health, great smile appearance, mouth comfort and enhanced personal confidence. Our early treatment and adult treatment have a significant impact […]

When To Start Braces

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Prevention is better than the cure. At what age should you bring your child to the orthodontist for an evaluation? At Grummons Orthodontics, we say, “8 is Great, 9 is Fine” for your first orthodontic evaluation. Our exams are always complimentary. Dr. Grummons believes in doing “the right thing at the right time” for your […]

Grummons Protraction Facemask Therapy for Class III, underbite orthopedic treatment

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Class III (underbite) Grummons Protraction Facemask therapy. Upper and lower jaws are inherited separately, and they can vary in size and proportions. The Grummons Facemask is a helpful orthopedic appliance to promote upper jaw and upper dental arch development. This treatment is hugely beneficial to growing patients. Patients wear their facemask at night…great things happen […]